Hand Speed: What Every Drummer Needs To Know

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Hand Speed: What Every Drummer Needs To Know
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This is one of the drumming topics I get asked the most about. Hand speed. How to play the drums faster.
In our endless search for speed, we can chase the wrong things. I have never diagnosed a hand speed problem that did not relate to a breakdown in the underlying technique's needed to perform the drumming motions. This isn't a popular answer though because it's not an easy fix.
In this lesson I give you an exercise that you can use with the Moeller stroke.
Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts!
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[@yuriselukoff]

I can’t stress enough how useful this lesson has been for me. The phrase “speed is a natural byproduct of a proper technique” has been in my mind ever since I saw this video a while ago. In other words: you don’t need to get fast. You need to get PRECISE. And then, once you’re precise at a slower speed, the fast speed will magically come to you. Saw this video a long time ago, and now KZbin showed it to me as a recommendation. So I decided to leave a comment mentioning how useful this video has been for me.

[@TheTaylor6997]

so glad it helped!

[@lungnik8220]

Same sht))))))) this is awesome

[@heftyalan1152]

The key to speed is practice, practice and much more practice. I hit a bump in the road years ago so went to a pro teacher and he saw a hole in my technique. I only intended to go for a few weeks to iron out my problem and ended up going for a few years as he got me into reading jazz sheet music and the push pull technique etc. My problem single stroke rolls great, double stroke rolls great but when I tried to play RRR LLL or RRRR LLLL it all fell apart. I was practicing as rudiments but he had me practice on the ride and snare and soon found out many jazz patterns are built around these rudiments. Bizarrely it was all to do with where I held the stick so for rock drumming etc this was never an issue but only came to light practicing rudiments. I changed the way I held the sticks in terms of balance and it was hey ho let's go. I will say it was not an easy fix as I had been playing a certain way for so long but eventually success. Hope this helps someone

[@ashleycrashdissinger8021]

Im workin on changin my grip n fulcrum after MANY years im struggling with open/close push/pull whatever ya wanna call it. I sherr know how to agrivate myself. 😏

[@channelkerr]

Another takeaway from this is that youtube can only instruct you, it can't correct you... A teacher can instantly identify an issue that could be really holding you back.

[@jimbosteen2935]

That's cool

[@jemminger]

Yep, I see so many rock players hold the stick at the absolute back end. You lose all of the natural rebound doing that.

[@MrRezRising]

@@jemminger Ya, but you feel like a wizard. 🪄🙂🪄

[@mitchellbelliveau1549]

came for a lesson left with a physics degree

[@harryevans1117]

In the desert You find some water - you mad?

[@getcrafty3352]

In the desert You find some water are you okay video not work out for you if so don’t bring out your fucking anger on a person that this video worked for go have a self check and drink some water...

[@ralphieralph9176]

Exactly what i feek like.. A great dummer but his lessons are one of the most boring i've seen. Thank god for Drumeo.

[@Toviachs]

Lmao

[@dystopiant7793]

Why are so many people pissed about a joke?

[@leeschmitz993]

As my late drum teacher used to say, "Don't play fast. Play loose."

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Yes!

[@Lateralusaint.]

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[@jlatx6803]

We do the same strategy as public educators. I teach 3rd grade, math and reading. Fluency (speed) is never the first step. Comprehension and mastery needs to happen first. Thanks for another great lesson!

[@vincentbuonora8477]

Technique is flowing, fluid, gently holding the stick. Perfectly said....”happens naturally, eventually as muscles develop” Excellent demonstration!!

[@akingmongza6011]

Total agreement! I teach guitar. You used the exact words I do all too often. Also I have personally never tried for speed consciously. I hope more people realize this.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Download the sheet music for this lesson here: bit.ly/3ECaMEg No one likes my answer when they ask me about how to increase hand speed. In all of my years of teaching, I have NEVER diagnosed a speed problem that didn't boil down to a failure within the technique. Focus on perfecting and smoothing out the technique...the speed will come naturally. You don't have to force it. Here's an exercise that will help you with your Moeller stroke. Leave me a comment and let me know you stopped by!

[@classixdrummer]

Stephen Taylor - It has always been my experience that many people dislike hearing the truth. Great lesson, really like how you practice your musicianship without ego and with humility, and obvious hard work!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

classixdrummer Thanks so much!

[@pleiades96]

Stephen Taylor Thank you.?I like your answer! Slow down and isolate the problems in the technique. Great advice. I have a lot of practice to do.

[@dennisstgermain4187]

BRAVO !! some people can't handle the Truth .............LOL

[@Vizeroy9]

My problem isn't hunting for speed, rather than hunting to grasp the hand / finger technique to make use of the rebound. I still don't get how to grasp the stick in a way to get the rebound in a way to have it useable... I currently use Aquarian X-10 sticks, which are rather top heavy and I would need to grasp them much higher than the red PVC grips.. even above the golden name sticker. That's a rather uncomfortable position.

[@tbrancati6781]

This is so fundamental. Never a video has been so appropriately named.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

It really is

[@nebbykoo]

I totally agree. Speed is a byproduct of relaxation and articulation = speed.

[@imthegordon]

paradiddles are pretty magic.

[@7AKV7]

Pare of tiddies are pretty magic too.

[@markdemell3717]

So becoming a Magician is the secret? ugh!

[@joshua.merrill]

French grip tends to be the most natural for me, so it was nice to see that you're able to produce such speed from any grip. Time to practice technique!

[@mikeboon6160]

I focused on speed in the beginning. Then I realized most gigs dont require gravity blast beats at 290 bpm for five minutes straight..

[@rodmondh]

Holy crap been playing drums over 30 yrs but never had a proper lesson in my life this changed a ton for me wow instantly subscribed!!

[@_DoorStop_]

Im 6 years late, but i wanted to improve more, this is the best tutorial ive found, thank you so much

[@rolandreid5854]

Good explanation and exercise. Thank you. Pay attention when accenting that the spacing is not rushed compared to the unaccented strokes. All strokes should be played evenly. Keep the timing consistent.

[@BrandochGarage]

When I was younger, I used to practice Bokken. I would practice technique, and try do do the strokes through the air correctly. I did this for months. I remember distinctly the day when what seemed like out of no-where, suddenly the bokken made a whippy swoosh sound pretty much every time I struck out. After a short period of time, it made this sound every single time I struck. The muscles had built up gradually and the speed of the stroke came naturally. Now, that is a different type of speed, however, the principle is the same. Eventually it comes all by itself, when you are ready. AND best of all, is that when you are 'ready' for this, you also will not be tired out by your practise.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Great example and I couldn’t agree more. The speed comes when you are ready.

[@howardgelber6802]

I have been training and teaching Karate since 1971. I teach my students that technique comes from practice, speed comes from technique, and that technique + speed = POWER! I am also a drummer of over 60 years, and I have applied that to my playing as well. You are correct in your Bokken analogy!

[@drummerboyatharva1562]

Absolutely correct!! The speed comes naturally to you if your technique and basics are correct. When I started drumming at the age of 8, I couldn't even play at 110 BPM. 3 years later I naturally improved speed and could play at 160 because my teacher advised me to work on the technique (just like you). Right now I can play at 190 BPM and I don't think there are too many songs at higher speeds. What I've been working on for past few months is fluidity and keeping the time. Great lesson Sir!!

[@Ohmie]

I sold my kit 15 years ago to afford a move cross-country. Bought a kit again last week and I’ve been struggling to find my speed again. Turns out, my speed in the past came from being young and having bad technique, but this video got me back into the (correct) groove. You’re an excellent teacher.

[@robertclarkguitar]

In my years since the beginning of starting at 13 in 86, I was told what has never changed. Rudiments and stick control. From there passion will do the rest depending on that passion. Period.

[@wooddog007]

@1:30 ... I agree with you 100% ... speed is a natural bi-product of correct technique ... just like in sport. Downhill skiing for example ... speed there is also a bi-product of correct technique. ✌

[@Strellock]

btw Stephen, I'll take another minute of your time - this trend - speed, speed, speed, faster hands, faster feet, how to light a fire with nothing but drumsticks, etc. I think it's people not knowing what to demand from the doctor in some sense; and I think I've just had a bit of a revelation - people aren't looking for faster hands per se, but a way to think faster, to better predict/remember/react in the moment; This whole year my main drums concern has been - 1. how do I learn this song faster 2.how do i remember this song better for longer 3. how do i expand my mind so I can think more than a measure or two in front of what I'm playing 3.5 how do I "zoom" in and out of whatever I'm playing so I can plan something or get ready for something 3.6.how do I make it so that I can cover my mistakes better or avoid them altogether I mean to me this is sort of one topic - "practical brain works", any content you can make on this, pure awesome. I'm sick of fast hands, I want a faster brain!

[@bridoc519]

Strelock It's not a faster brain you need, its doing it enough times so that your processing speed is no longer relevant. Muscle memory will take you to wherever you want to go.

[@Strellock]

yep, can't beat old fashioned work.. :))

[@Rangoslap8]

Try this. Take a new song and play it back stupid cartoon fast. Repeat si you can sing it hum etc /Remember the fast tempo high pitched music sounding song. Then listen to it normal speed. Faster learning of song.....look ahead in the song a know what's coming... I did this ages ago with analog portable cassette tape. So it's an old idea. It worked for me. And a church choir of 60 voices. Drums keys bass We did this when losing place in the song arrangement

[@lupahole]

Putting the smart phone on the practice pad...Now that takes confidence!! I have smashed 1 smart phone already with my sloppy strokes doing that! Learned my lesson VERY well that day ;)

[@chad-tacular]

“Technique is 👑” I fell out of my chair when he said that. Thank you Stephen for keeping it 💯. #Truth #YouCantHandleTheTruth

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Chad Yang You bet Chad! 🙏🏻

[@bernieleinz5110]

The pursuit of cooperation with physics over the pursuit of speed for speed's sake is a lesson I wish I would have learned 30 years ago. Thank you sir.

[@ethanwaun7992]

I have been struggling with this for a year and your video really helped thanks

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@alanduncan1980]

You're pretty smart for a drummer.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

I've had to overcome a lot (mainly being a drummer). Thanks for that ;^)

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

ah, there goes the 6 stringer, lol

[@Rangoslap8]

Why the insult?

[@paradiddle5150]

@@StephenTaylorDrums 😂

[@wowkidzfunnycartoon835]

Not pretty extremely good

[@traviswoodall6547]

This video is excellent pal. I’ve always thought speed was overrated because I’ve never seen Steve Gadd blow anyone away with speed....BUUUT, it’s nice to be able to reach back when you need it. This is very helpful.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helped Travis

[@jackwilloughby239]

I agree with what you say and I would just add that "Playing in Front of a Live Audience" for an extended time say 6 Nights a week for 3 months tends to fill in all the Gaps that just can't be negotiated in the Practice Room. Get a free gig playing Musical Theater at your local college or Hometown theater group. They are always looking for musicians and college kids are too busy. I worked at a local Melodrama Theatre in Tucson 6 nights a week. It was low pay, but $120 a week was better than you could do in bars. The Actors were fun to hang out with, and my chops just went through the Roof. It's probably the Adrenaline, but I don't have a magic formula for generating that in the class room. I also played in a Country New Wave group for 9 months on the road. Same thing, even though the audience could care less what we were playing. Just having to do it in front of people night after night.

[@kension333]

It wasn't until I slowed down to VERY low tempos and practiced that I was able to start playing at much higher tempos. I was able to realize how absolutely bad my technique was with my left hand. Then, and only then, I was able to really focus on the problem and make real progress. At the end of the day how fast you can play, and more importantly how clean you can play at those higher tempos. Will always come back to how much practice and time you put into it. More time? More improvement. Less time? Less improvement. Not a tough concept.

[@lusan6110]

I remember watching this guitar learning DVD with Keith Wyatt and one particular thing he said, stuck with me forever, and that is that "Speed is a byproduct of accuracy"

[@maurodelouro]

Wow! I was searching for this kind of lesson. Been playing drums for 10 years, mostly metal-oriented. As a self-taught drummer, I have a lot of issues to correct myself. I started with rudiments in quarantine (yes, for the first time!!), and now I wanted to know how drummers like Ian Paice or nowadays Aquiles Priester do the accents in their fills. This lesson showed me exactly what I needed. Time to practice now. Thank you Stephen! 🙏

[@jeffdamore]

Your lessons are truly amazing, Stephen. Been playing for over 30 years and never took any formal lessons. I think I'm a very mature player when it comes to playing for the song but, my technique sucks. (Why have I never heard of the mueller technique until recently!?) Out of the dozen videos i've seen on it recently, this is my favorite. I'm taking a step back and taking this video very seriously and practice practice practice. Thanks!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks so much my friend. You need to check out Jim Chapins hour long video on you tube as well

[@Ranger1216]

Watching videos like this are……well lessons….and also the best…..

[@sebastiangarcia7464]

Awesome video. Thanks. It is nice to get into the weeds and break this control down. I never did that back in the day when I played. Now starting back up again my focus is playing right first.

[@TheHexeract]

I never wanted to get faster. I just want to be tighter.

[@carpetbomb8986]

Same dude

[@brown9671]

gross

[@larryryals44]

@Gabriel Frost bahahahaha lmao

[@DeepsongProductions]

@Gabriel Frost Lol

[@bsiegel001]

Relax Mac Ton. It's a Red with a Hebrew name. No one is taking that serious.

[@DrGray_Drummer]

You had asked in one of your newer videos "what rudiment gives you the most trouble " I replied, single strokes. You said it's a technical issue. You were correct. It turned out, I just need to be relaxed after a good warm up. I see so many cats just sit down, and fly on the kit, or pad. I just have to accept, I'm not one of em. If I just sit, and go 1/8th notes (single) @ 170, I'm toast in 30 secs. After a warm up, I'm good for several minutes. A lot to be said for warming up. I guess my technique falls in place once I relax.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Toast Tee 99.9% of players are like you my friend

[@samchilla3172]

I'm always very educated when I leave this Chanel Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@Thargoyd]

Thanks Stephen. As a triathlete and drummer I can identify entirely with technique - particularly in swimming. We are always told in the pool to hone technique and that speed will come. Time to get some (slow) practice in. Graham

[@blado3442]

I totally agree speed comes last. You need to have strength and quickness first. Rudiments will strengthen your muscles and give you the quickness you need. Then, you can take that strength and that quickness and apply them to any speed. Mean while we are learning rudiments, hand techniques and gesture, let's not forget that some skills will take time to develop. BE PATIENT. I mean, we all learned how to drive slow then all of the sudden everyone started speeding up. Some of us can actually do it very quickly. Well I have a question; When we are learning rudiments, are we teaching our hands to play fast or quick? Keep in mind "speed comes last"

[@joedrums8578]

Always happy to visit your lessons. Very articulate and clearly explained. This is stuff I understand and have luckily developed correctly up to this point. My speed is still not where I want it, but after practicing meticulously, slowly, smoothly, and with focus on relaxed technique, I have made leaps and bounds in my ease of playing faster patterns and making them GROOVE! Back to it.

[@hermansohier7643]

You're an honest teacher,that i like a lot ,plus you're good .Thanks.

[@catherineslevin83]

This really helped me a lot. Finally I got it! Thanks.

[@gazzabel7040]

Brilliant video …my drum teacher told me that if you want to play fast you might as well go and join the circus …cos although it’s important it’s not as important as being musical playing with feel and groove and having good timing …ooooh and being a good band mate to your colleagues..ooooh and having a decent kit with a good sound ..

[@ramonalfaro3252]

I have a warm up for playing conga that helps with speed. Play a measure (singles or doubles) of 1/4 notes followed by a measure of 8th notes then a measure 16ths. Then back to 1/4 notes. Repeat. Start around 60bpm then move tempo up from there when the 16th note section can be played without tensing.

[@emildefusco1746]

Best lesson I have seen in a long time.

[@rossrinkenbaugh4005]

Great exercise man. And great point about underlying technique with hands. It's like building a house on sand vs. building on a rock solid foundation. Speed without technique will not be as soild as Speed built with technique.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Couldn’t agree more

[@alfthan1]

This is like a fuel for my current play. Thanks a lot!

[@philandhar]

Thanks so much for this technique. I have needed this for a long time. As you say I just get tense when trying to speed up.

[@udosmidt4133]

Thanks for the reminder that technique is the key to everything else! Regards!

[@adityatyagi4009]

There are various techniques and exercises to develop speed, but the most important common denominator is that the arms, hands, fingers, and even the entire body must be as relaxed as possible.

[@Robot_Boii]

Thanks for the Lesson 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ivanmercado4240]

I liked this video. I'm learning how to play drums at my church. Thanks.

[@IKolpikov]

Better try satanism church, they have more experience in drums

[@williec.1540]

You always have that one person with a stupid comment.

[@dimunnpabebet7040]

Ivan Mercado I hope I get the same chance that u got or even further

[@Frankenmelon666]

awesome, cleared up a problem iv been having for a long time with moeller and gaining speed so thanks for this one Stephen!

[@radicalred4u]

Love the Details in the Lessons. Thank you.

[@mattytee4514]

This is a straight up lesson. Another solid vid. Thank you Steve

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Matty Tee Thanks Matty...glad it hit you where you needed it to.

[@MrDjkdave]

The potential to learn has never been so great. Thankyou!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet my friend!

[@Chris-0113]

Superb advise about resolving technique issues when progress seems to stall. I learned that lesson learning to play bass years ago. It will always come down to technique. Excellent lesson. Thank you.

[@abdielsoto8992]

You just saved my life

[@DuaneBenjaminDrums]

Thanks , much needed practice for technique.

[@MrStrongbox]

Dude, you're the first person that explained this theory perfectly. Thank you.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@efrainrodriguez-arzaga6379]

The Physics of Drumming. Great explanation Stephen!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Efrain Rodriguez-Arzaga thanks Efrain

[@TheLegendaryMagic]

Great video.. I love stumbling on your videos that happen to have a piece of advice that helps me through a mental block. Thank you

[@SKirkham1967A]

This video with the tips was exactly what I needed. Time for me to practice the offsetting. Thank you!

[@osiranrebel1591]

It's like when you want to play certain parts of a Solo at warp speed you're basically going by feal and accent .

[@cagedmercury]

This is dope! Will incorporate into my learning.

[@tomdavenportmusictuition7652]

Amazing. Thank you. One day I will give you money. To have that for free, to share with my students is a total godsend. Much appreciated x hope your finger is healing ,

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

tom davenport finger is on the mend! Just started to lightly bend it tonight after a week. So far so good! So glad the lesson helped my friend.

[@ivanortiz2190]

This helped a lot, enjoy watching your videos man thanks!!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helped ivan

[@ryandrabing114]

"We're not pushing for speed we will just screw it up quicker.. Let me just speed this up for you" 😂😂😂

[@krispybacon9927]

He was just demonstrating

[@markthompson3915]

Such an awesome vid Stephen! Loved it!

[@JourneyDrummer1972]

Steve, thanks for this. I'm coming back from a 10 year total departure from holding a pair of sticks due to major back surgery. Found I had carpel tunnel in both wrists which explained why I was struggling with basic technique. Watching your grip, hand positioning, posture, and even some Jim Chapin moves..opened my eyes. Can you point me to one of your videos on "Handling" sticks..grips more importantly. I'm an "Edge" member and can be reached through forum if you're able to drop a line to "Geno"(JourneyDrumBum) profile. I'm really at a loss here since I can't get a comfortable "Unrestricted" grip. Index or Middle grab closes the gap after about 3 strokes and its forcing bad technique as I start fresh. Thanks again

[@christschinwon]

Top lesson. I've had many bruised legs switching like that but it is a winner!

[@Twsuf1]

Same way every drummer brings way too much cymbals & drums only ending up using half his arsenal 🤣

[@richiecomia2547]

This was a great lesson, and I totally get the coffee shop/focus and physics analogies. It all makes sense. Thank you.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@Tmxx5788]

man you are just amazing with advices and spreading the positive energy... thank you very much for that and keep rockin' ... best regards from Bosnia...

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Mox 007 Thanks so much!

[@zegersfpv2684]

Mate thankyou so much I can finally do it!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@lentavakomppi]

True every word! From one drum teacher to another this is a great video! Great job! And you have really great technique.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks so much...I really appreciate that coming from a peer

[@bendaniels8572]

Thanks brother! Been trying to really get better.

[@bkell645]

You're so right Stephen! I've been working on my technique over the last few weeks and I've noticed my speed is naturally increasing.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Improve that foundation and everything else will come along naturally. Glad you’re seeing that success!

[@bacobill]

Thank you Stephen I needed this.. It doesn't matter that I have been playing since 1964.. I remain a beginner and will always be a beginner.. That is the best lesson I have learned.

[@howitusedtobe]

2/2 As a drummer who has taken less than 10 proper lessons In my life I feel I’ve plateaued sort of and I came here thinking to myself boy you know, your technique could very well be terribly wrong .. however I was surprised to find I do shit just like this trying to get back on top of my game ... I gained a bit of confidence and more reason to keep hitting the practice hard.

[@elizabethtritt1709]

he taught me more than my teachers in middle school

[@jasongo_]

Thank you for the tutorial and the advice 👍

[@omarw9206]

The video I've been searching for. Thank you

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Omar Whyte you bet Omar

[@avguerreiro]

Very good video, useful and to the point. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@DeanFennell-or1je]

Thank you!!!!

[@DoblyTufnell]

Try your Moeller technique with an accent on the last stroke of a 4 stroke with one hand. Or on the 3rd stroke of 4. r r r R l l l L . . . Didn't think so. Then try it on a pillow, loose floor tom, or splash cymbal. Every time I hear someone demoing Moeller it sounds like R r r r with each stroke softer than the one before.

[@DoblyTufnell]

Why is it accented? And why does every demo of this technique assume the first beat is accented?

[@garydonnelly100]

I think it was John Riley that mentioned that Jim Chapin would have him play exercises at as slow as 40 bpm for the purpose of training muscle memory. I found that to be key. When you begin displacing accents it's important to do this because you are not just building muscle memory but also training your ear to hear something it's not accustomed to. Years ago when I taught I couldn't get students to properly feel accent patterns that emphasised the second partial of a triplet. It not only felt strange to them but it sounded foreign. What you say about the technique having to be correct is the answer to this. I realized in my own practice that being able to play patterns that start comfortably on 1, making sure the technique is correct and training the muscle memory also makes it much easier to get adventurous and start displacing the whole exercise...in your example, starting the right hand Moeller on the "e" and doing the various patterns...then moving it to the & and finally to the "ah." Then doing all with left hand lead. I find it's not necessarily the kind of thing that's going to be immediately applicable to any specific playing situation but overall, allows me a certain fluidity and ability to maintain that continuum of technique regardless of where a particular accent or emphasis might fall. This works with all kinds of patterns, paradiddles, mixed singles and doubles etc. I should also mention, it's fun as hell and very rewarding! Thanks for your inspiring body of work Stephen...great stuff.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@billeywinnbustos3226]

Wow thanks great tips

[@rondeangelis7384]

Always comes back to moeller. Good job Stephen!!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

It's def one of the building blocks...thanks so much Ron!

[@rondeangelis7384]

Stephen Taylor another key to this lesson is the u are so loose with your grip, the bounces just flow with little finger control. ,👍

[@loistozer7257]

I wish I had sorted out my technique years ago. This video was really useful. Thanks.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Don't we all lol. Glad it helped Lois

[@berrodude]

I don't think it is necessarily about BPM but being able to hit 16ths and 32nds, even at slower tempos, more comfortably. Thats what I was looking for with hand speed.

[@cyberdude721]

LOVE THE TEE SHIRT

[@kalimjrastone5201]

Thank You for this video! Been learning the Moeller technique.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Thank you Stephen.

[@benjaminjacome]

Totally agree with this lesson, great explanation brother!

[@andrewsilverstein6186]

Best teacher, thanks

[@Crossfire2003]

Great video.

[@flipsidex6649]

Good lesson

[@kavindulakshan4838]

Thanks

[@hans-ee]

You're right, Stephen, this is something every drummer should know. I was really pushing for speed last summer practising songs that were way too fast for me at the time (Maceo Parker's Chicken, Josef Zawinul's Birdland I believe they were) and now, a year later, I'm getting constant wrist pains. I'm quite sure it's exactly because I just wanted to be able to play fast on the hihat and disregarded perfecting my technique. It's funny (actually horrible) that I get pain in my wrist just by THINKING about playing a fast tempo, not to mention actually playing. I'm really not sure what I should do to fix my wrist. Maybe visit a physiotherapist? I've tried using these 5 wrist stretching exercises you had in one of your videos, but I'm not sure if they are helping...

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Hans Johan Erikson You need to go get that checked out. I would suggest visiting an ART expert. Here’s a link that will help you find one in your area. You will want a technician with experience in upper extremeties. You have a repetitive use injury. It’s fixable. www.activerelease.com/find-a-provider.asp